Pink sneakers on display at Texas Democratic Convention

Published 12:23 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2014

This delegate to the Texas Democratic Convention sported a pair of the same Mizuno Wave Rider sneakers worn by Sen. Wendy Davis during her 11-hour filibuster of abortion legislation in 2013.

This delegate to the Texas Democratic Convention sported a pair of the same Mizuno Wave Rider sneakers worn by Sen. Wendy Davis during her 11-hour filibuster of abortion legislation in 2013.

Photo: Lauren McGaughy

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Trudy Mayberry of Bandera made these pink sneaker earrings, which she sold and gave away as gifts to fellow delegates at the 2014 Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas. For the men? Pink sneaker lapel pins.

Trudy Mayberry of Bandera made these pink sneaker earrings, which she sold and gave away as gifts to fellow delegates at the 2014 Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas. For the men? Pink sneaker lapel pins.

Delegates to the Texas Democratic Convention brought new meaning to the phrase "vote with your feet," sporting pink sneakers similar to those worn by Sen. Wendy Davis during her 2013 filibuster of abortion legislation.

Delegates to the Texas Democratic Convention brought new meaning to the phrase "vote with your feet," sporting pink sneakers similar to those worn by Sen. Wendy Davis during her 2013 filibuster of abortion

Many delegates to the 2014 Texas Democratic Convention wore pink sneakers in a nod to Sen. Wendy Davis' 11-hour filibuster against abortion legislation.

Many delegates to the 2014 Texas Democratic Convention wore pink sneakers in a nod to Sen. Wendy Davis' 11-hour filibuster against abortion legislation.

Photo: Lauren McGaughy

Pink sneakers on display at Texas Democratic Convention

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DALLAS - Delegates to the 2014 Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas brought new meaning to the term "vote with your feet" this weekend, sporting bright pink kicks reminiscent of those worn by Sen. Wendy Davis during her 11-hour filibuster against abortion legislation.

Davis' pink Mizuno Wave River shoes became the symbol of her opposition to the billl, with Democrats across Texas and the nation flocking to online retailers to grab a pair. The shoes, which run between $60 and $130, became a long-time bestseller on Amazon.com.

Pink was pervasive Saturday in Dallas, second only to the Democratic Party's default blue. Trudy Mayberry of Bandera, crafted tiny pink sneaker earrings and lapel pins, which she sold to her fellow delegates for $5. Of course, she also sported a pair of pink sneakers herself.

Davis became the party's official nominee for governor Friday night. Instead of donning the Mizunos this weekend, however, she opted instead for pumps.